Monday, April 9, 2012

Forest Insects and Diseases Arrive in US Via Imported Plants

ScienceDaily (Apr. 9, 2012) — The trade in live plants from around the world has become a major industry in the United States, with new imports now valued at more than $500 billion annually. According to a study conducted by researchers at UC Santa Barbara's National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, however, what has proved to be a boon for the economy has also been shown to have devastating effects on the environment.

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